Usain Bolt Quotes

You do not want to get married at 22! Especially if you’re famous, because girls are going to be throwing themselves at you.

I don’t think limits.

I remember once, actually the first race I ran, I fell.

I know what I can do so it doesn’t bother me what other people think or their opinion on the situation.

I have matured a lot.

I think they have not learned over the years that the more you talk, the more I will want to beat you.

For some reason, when I get to the 200m, I’m always a little bit nervous.

I wouldn’t say I’m a phenomenon, just a great athlete.

People like to see showdowns.

My hunger is always there.

If you think about racing too much you may just lose it a little bit.

When people come to a race, part of it is the anticipation: ‘What is he going to do?’

Repeating is harder than anything else.

But if I keep my core and back strong, the scoliosis doesn’t really bother me.

I don’t think limits.

My coach told me if I broke the national record for the 200, I could run a 100.

If I get to be a legend, I’ve achieved my goal.

I will run against anybody.

All I have to do is to work on transition and technique.

I can’t really live outside Jamaica. I can be away, but only for a while.

When I was younger, I always wanted to impress, to be good for my country, to make them feel good, and sometimes that meant I didn’t focus on myself enough. I learned I had to put myself first. And it’s fine because I want for me the same thing that they want for me, which is to win.

When people see your personality come out, they feel so good, like they actually know who you are.

I’ve tried my hardest to bribe my chef, but my team have been clever and hired someone who not only is not bribeable but who chases me round the house and makes sure I eat what he’s cooked, and he lays out my vitamin pills and supplements in front of me so I can’t ‘forget’ to take them.

Every season, for me, it’s like starting from scratch again.

It’s always a wake-up call to get beaten.

My brother is really, really slow.

My coach is pushing me harder than ever to make sure I stay at a good level.

Repeating is harder than anything else.

If you think about racing too much you may just lose it a little bit.

It’s a great feat for me to have broken my world record.

I really want to try soccer after I retire because I’ve watched football over the years and I think I could be a good contender.

When I was younger, I always wanted to impress, to be good for my country, to make them feel good, and sometimes that meant I didn’t focus on myself enough. I learned I had to put myself first. And it’s fine because I want for me the same thing that they want for me, which is to win.

You can get beat any day.

All I have to do is to work on transition and technique.

If you’re the Olympic champion then they have to wait four more years to get you again.

My coach keeps telling me to say I’m not going to retire. I should just go through the motions and see what I feel every year and see if I really want to do it, but personally, I want to do it, but my coach says just take your time, don’t rush.

I don’t know the history of my sport. I’m not like those people who know everything.

Yeah, I am lazy. There’s no doubt about that.

I don’t like losing anyways.

I think they have not learned over the years that the more you talk, the more I will want to beat you.

I think my acceleration is very good. That’s the key for me.

Come on… when you’re running, if you see you’re going to win, you’re going to celebrate.

I remember once, actually the first race I ran, I fell.

I don’t like losing anyways.

I will run against anybody.

Sometimes you lose sight of what’s going on around you.

If I get to be a legend, I’ve achieved my goal.

My hunger is always there.

There are things that bother me. I try not to let them, but they do.

Come on… when you’re running, if you see you’re going to win, you’re going to celebrate.

I know what to do and I go and execute.

My name is Bolt, Lightning Bolt.

Where I’m from, there is no violence, pretty much.

For me, I’m focused on what I want to do. I know what I need to do to be a champion, so I’m working on it.

People like to see showdowns.

I’d like to say to all my fans out there, thanks for the support. And to all my doubters, thank you very much because you guys have also pushed me.

I don’t read a lot of books.

As long as I’m in great shape, nobody beats me, for sure.

Manners is the key thing. Say, for instance, when you’re growing up, you’re walking down the street, you’ve got to tell everybody good morning. Everybody. You can’t pass one person.

Track and field was very big when I was growing up.

The 100m is never stressful.

It’s a great feat for me to have broken my world record.

If you’re the Olympic champion then they have to wait four more years to get you again.

People always say I’m a legend, but I’m not. Not until I’ve defended my Olympic titles. That’s when I’ve decided I’ll be a legend.

My coach keeps telling me to say I’m not going to retire. I should just go through the motions and see what I feel every year and see if I really want to do it, but personally, I want to do it, but my coach says just take your time, don’t rush.

I definitely know I’m going to be working a lot more with my foundation when it comes to developing the kids in Jamaica.